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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 318.37 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 318.37 and 191.83 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 318.37 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/318.37 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 318.37 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 61,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072.92/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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